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Have you ever dreamt that you were
naked in public and everyone's laughing at you? That your teeth fall
out? That you are flying? That you are falling? Whether we remember
them or not, these are dreams that most of us have probably had at
least once. But have you wondered what they mean? If so, you're not
alone. Each person is different, but I've found a few basic
explanations for common dream symbols.

Being Naked. Nudity represents
vulnerability, worry or our 'true self'. Clothing, metaphorically
speaking, is a way of concealing things that we don't want others to
see. If you are naked and people are laughing, it could signify
anxiety about letting your 'true colors' show in a given
situation-perhaps a new relationship or new job. It could also signal
a lack of 'preparedness'-if you are naked in school or work, it could
be due to anxiety about not being fully prepared for something in
that part of your life. If you are naked and no one else seems to
notice, you are probably worrying for nothing.

Falling. Falling dreams can
show anxiety about being overwhelmed or losing control in some area
of your life.

Your teeth are falling out.
Teeth are said to represent feelings about your appearance or how
other people see you. It's not uncommon for someone who is getting
older and feeling anxious about it to dream that their teeth are
falling out. It could mean that they are worried about being less
attractive or fear of embarrassment in a particular situation. Since
teeth are also used to bite and chew, loss of teeth in a dream could
mean feelings of powerlessness. If there is a situation in your life
where you feel like you have lost control, maybe it's because you
need to be more assertive and make sure you are heard.

Chasing/being chased. Like many
other dream symbols, dreaming that you are being chased could show
how you deal with things like stress and pressure in your daily life.
If you run away or try to outwit your pursuer, it could represent a
similar tendency to 'run away' from problems in life. What sorts of
things are going on that you may be trying to 'get away from'? If you
manage to evade your pursuer, it could mean that a problem or
situation can be avoided.

It's also possible that whatever is
doing the chasing represents a particular fear or situation. For
instance, I once dreamed that I was being chased around my dorm by a
guy that I liked a bit too much for my own comfort. Eventually he
caught me. I didn't want to face up to my feelings for him in 'real
life' but, since he caught me rather than my getting away from him, I
had to. Even if you don't recognize the chaser in your dream, it
could still be pointing toward feelings or aspects in yourself that
you want to avoid.

If you are the one who is doing the
chasing, it could represent ambition or perhaps a feeling that you
have to 'catch up' to others.

These are some of 'ballpark
explanations' of the more common dreams people have. Like I said,
everyone is different, so what one dream means for you could mean
something different for me. If you'd like to read more about the
various types of dreams and what they mean, check out
http://www.dreammoods.com/.